I refuse to accept cute, but then why draw cats? Though I’m at times mystified (and occasionally mortified), for decades my drawings have tried to turn into kitties. Quite a few of my Boatmen did it. Owls may just as well be cats; ditch feathers, give ‘em whiskers and give in! Do you know, I once did a pirate that became a cat romping in the grass? It even kept the mustache!

My intention was (and might still be) to make a thousand pictures of the these little darlings. I'm past halfway, but I'm taking a little break, so what began as a mad dash has become a casual stroll.